Easy Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tart with Parmesan
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Flaky Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tart With Parmesan

An elegant and easy savoury brunch tart.

Friends and family will have no way of knowing that this puff pastry breakfast tart took you only 40 minutes from start to finish to complete. It is super simple and makes for a deliciously balanced meal. After quickly frying your spinach with some garlic, simply add to your egg mixture and spread atop your (store-bought, shh!) puff pastry base. The result? A café-quality dish to start your morning.

What’s the difference between a tart and quiche?

There are a couple key differences between a tart and a quiche. A tart is a type of pastry shell that can contain many types of fillings, from sweet fruit to savoury meats. A quiche is actually a type of tart, and it features a custard and egg mixture baked within a pastry shell.

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What are other quick and easy breakfast ideas?

Besides this simple puff pastry breakfast tart, we have a plethora of other quick and easy breakfast recipes you can try. Mandy’s Mini Egg Bites are rich in protein and especially perfect if you need to eat on the go. If you just have 15 minutes to spare in the morning, try these fluffy Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes.

Easy Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tart with Parmesan

Flaky Spinach and Egg Breakfast Tart With Parmesan Cheese

A golden, flaky puff pastry tart filled with whisked eggs, Parmesan and sautéed spinach — a simple yet elegant breakfast or brunch recipe that’s ready in about 40 minutes.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • frying pan
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250 g fresh baby spinach
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 pkg puff pastry

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In frying pan, quickly fry garlic and green onions in olive oil. Add spinach and let it wilt down. Season with salt and pepper. Drain if a lot of liquid forms.
  • In bowl, whisk eggs, and set a little aside for brushing pastry. Whisk in Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, Parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir mixture into spinach.
  • On prepared baking sheet, roll out puff pastry. Fold edges in slightly all the way around to form a frame. Spread filling on dough, then brush edges with reserved egg. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
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